Shopping for kids can seem impossible, especially since most little ones these days are crazy sophisticated (read: babies that know how to use iPads). Since it’s always important to arrive at a birthday party with a gift in hand, these new launches from J. Crew, Margherita Missoni, and Philipp Plein are the answer for how to land the Auntie Of The Year award.

Breaking news: Kate Middleton had a baby girl! We are thrilled for the Duchess of Cambridge and can’t wait to see more photos of Princess Charlotte Elizabeth Diana. Since this baby has one chic momma, we couldn’t help but wonder what she would get as a push present if the Royal Family is into that type of thing. We’re hoping it would be something in sparkling sapphires to match Kate’s legendary ring that once belonged to the late Princess Diana. In the princess’ honor, we rounded up a range of our favorite sapphire jewels at all price points—fit for royals and fashion girls alike.

With the arrival of Kate Middleton’s second child, we rounded up baby gifts so chic, they are fit for a princess! The extravagant list is totally over-the-top—but we assume a Fendi pram and Missoni pajamas are de rigueur for royal babies, right?

Today in Paris, Margherita Maccapani Missoni Amos launched a darling clothing line for kids called simply: Margherita. Since her grandparents started the iconic Italian fashion house Missoni, it’s no surprise that the line is both colorful and chic. Margherita used her experience as a mother (she has an 18-month-old and is pregnant with her second baby, due in May) to design the collection—smart batwing sleeves that are easy to put on and soft, washable fabrics are qualities every mom would appreciate. Whether you’re shopping for your own children or an upcoming shower or birthday party, these outfits will earn you instant cool points. We can’t wait to see more!

]]>http://thezoereport.com/margherita-missoni-kids/feed/0The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift For Expecting Momshttp://thezoereport.com/alicia-silverstone-baby-book/
http://thezoereport.com/alicia-silverstone-baby-book/#commentsFri, 09 May 2014 17:05:36 +0000http://thezoereport.com/?p=63755Alicia Silverstone's new book on having a radiant pregnancy, birth and life as a mother.

With Mother’s Day approaching, don’t forget to include expecting moms in your round up of special ladies that deserve some TLC. Alicia Silverstone’s new book, The Kind Mama, is a thoughtful little pressie for mothers-to-be as it’s full of inspiration including energy boosting recipes during pregnancy, tips on what baby “stuff” you actually need and the importance of “laying in” post-delivery. Alicia tells us, “My own experience was made all the richer by going the Kind Mama route and I became passionate about giving women the tools they’d need in order to get pregnant (without drama!) and enjoy a super healthy, super vibrant, soul- satisfying pregnancy, birth, and mama-hood.” Alicia’s positive approach and empowering words of wisdom are exactly what all expecting mothers need – making the book a perfect baby shower gift.

To kick off the month, the weekend and all things Mother’s Day we asked Rachel Blumenthal, the YSL publicist-turned-tech entrepreneur (her site, Cricket’s Circle, is a genius resource for discerning women with little ones on the way) to share her favorite luxuries for first-time moms. Whether you’re forwarding a not-so-subtle hint to your hubs or shopping for a special mom in your life, Rachel’s ideas are beyond chic — you can’t go wrong.

No one knows chic baby gifts like our glam Editor-in-Chief, Rachel Zoe! Between dressing her two gorgeous boys (Skyler, 3 and Kaius, 4 months) and going to her friend’s baby showers in Paris, New York and LA, Rachel has her finger on the pulse of what’s chic, new and totally coveted by moms-to-be everywhere. Here, she shares her 25 latest obsessions from Stella McCartney to Bugaboo.

If you’re in research mode getting inspiration for a baby nursery, we’ve got a few suggestions for you stolen from the best-mom-ever, our Editor-In-Chief Rachel Zoe! When designing the room, consider doing the main pieces in white. Both Skyler and Kaius (Rachel’s gorgeous sons) have white, cloud-like rooms. You can always add pops of color with a yummy cashmere throw and graphic art, but for the staples, try doing a white theme to get a modern and zen space for your little one. Since most of the things you need are large pieces of furniture, choosing ivory or off-white mixed with light wood accents can make a small room look bigger and less cluttered. So go on, have fun decorating…don’t be surprised if you end up redoing your own room in all white after you see the results in your chic nursery!